Innovative and aesthetic alternative to traditional spectacle correction that obviates the nose/nasal bridge and ears for placement

ABSTRACT

An eyewear frame has a forehead bridge that rests and is supported on a forehead of a user. A lens is mounted to the frame and both the lens and the frame are free of contact with a nose of the user. A pair of temples extends continuously from the forehead bridge and rest on and is supported by sides of a head of the user above ears of the user without touching the ears of the user.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority from U.S. Provisional PatentApplication No. 61,360,314, filed Jun. 30, 2010, entitled “INNOVATIVEAND AESTHETIC ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL SPECTACLE CORRECTION THATOBVIATES THE NOSE/NASAL BRIDGE AND EARS FOR PLACEMENT,” naming inventorJaclyn L. Jirsa, which application is incorporated by reference hereinin its entirety.

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

The present invention relates to an innovative and aesthetic eyewearalternative to traditional spectacle correction that obviates thenose/nasal bridge and ears for placement and support of the eyewear.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

So that the manner in which the features and advantages of theembodiments are attained and can be understood in more detail, a moreparticular description may be had by reference to the embodimentsthereof that are illustrated in the appended drawings. However, thedrawings illustrate only some embodiments and therefore are not to beconsidered limiting in scope as there may be other equally effectiveembodiments.

FIGS. 1 and 2 are isometrics views of embodiments of eyewear;

FIG. 3 is a front view of the embodiment of eyewear of FIG. 2;

FIGS. 4 and 5 are enlarged isometric and side views of an interfacebetween frame and lens of an embodiment of eyewear;

FIG. 6 is a further enlarged side view of the interface between frameand lens of an embodiment of eyewear;

FIGS. 7-11 are isometric, top, front, sectional and exploded isometricviews of another embodiment of eyewear;

FIGS. 12-16 are front, top, side, sectional and exploded views ofanother embodiment of eyewear;

FIGS. 17-19 are isometric, exploded isometric, and sectional side viewsof another embodiment of eyewear;

FIG. 20 is an exploded isometric view of another embodiment of eyewear;

FIGS. 21-24 are isometric, front, top and sectional side views ofanother embodiment of eyewear;

FIGS. 25-29 are isometric, front, top, exploded isometric andoperational views of another embodiment of eyewear;

FIGS. 30-34 are isometric, front, top, bottom and exploded views ofanother embodiment of eyewear;

FIGS. 35-37 are isometric, front and exploded views of anotherembodiment of eyewear;

FIGS. 38-39 are isometric views of still another embodiment of eyewear;

FIG. 40 depicts isometric views of an embodiment of an attachment foreyewear;

FIG. 41 is an isometric view of an embodiment of an attachment attachedto eyewear in operation;

FIG. 42 is an isometric view of another embodiment of an attachment foreyewear;

FIG. 43 depicts isometric views of still another embodiment of anattachment for eyewear;

FIG. 44 is an isometric view of an embodiment of an attachment attachedto eyewear in operation;

FIG. 45 is an isometric view of another embodiment of an attachment foreyewear; and

FIG. 46 depicts isometric views of still another embodiment of anattachment for eyewear in operation.

The use of the same reference symbols in different drawings indicatessimilar or identical items.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Embodiments of a system, method and apparatus for eyewear are disclosed.For example, FIG. 1 depicts eyewear 101 comprising a frame 103 having aforehead bridge 105 and a pair of temples 107 extending from theforehead bridge 105. The forehead bridge 105 is adapted to rest and besupported on a forehead 109 of a user. In some embodiments, the foreheadbridge 105 is located at or above the eyebrows of the user, but belowthe hairline 111 of the user. All portions of the frame 103 are free ofcontact with and do not touch the nose 113 of the user.

In addition, a lens 115 is mounted to the forehead bridge 105 andextends therefrom, such that the lens 115 is also free of contact withthe nose 113 of the user. The frame 103 and the lens 115 have no nosebridge or nose pieces. The lens 115 may comprise a single lens (FIG. 1)having a horizontal width sufficient to provide binocular vision for theuser. Alternatively, the lens may comprise two lenses 115 (FIGS. 2 and3), each of which is independently mounted to the forehead bridge 105.

In some versions, the temples 107 may extend continuously from theforehead bridge 105 and be adapted to rest on and be supported by sidesof a head of the user above ears 108 of the user without touching theears 108 of the user. In some embodiments, the frame 103 is amonolithic, unitary structure without hinges between the forehead bridge105 and temples 107. The frame 103 may be circular, oval or ellipticalin shape in some designs. In addition, the frame 103 may have an innersurface that is formed at a uniform radius.

As shown in FIGS. 4-6, the forehead bridge 105 may be provided with achannel 121 having a groove 123. The lens 115 may have a protrusion 125that is complementary in shape to the channel 121 and a tongue 127 thatslidingly engages the groove 123 to align and retain the lens 115 on theforehead bridge 105. The lens 115 also may have a stop or interference129 (FIGS. 4 and 5) to prevent the lens 115 from being pushed too farinto the frame 103. A notch 128 may be provided in frame 103 to allowinterference 129 to pass through channel 121.

In another embodiment (FIGS. 7-11), the frame 103 is formed along acurved axis 131 that bends toward the lens at the forehead bridge 105.The forehead bridge 105 is greater in radial dimension than the temples107, as shown. The temples 107 are flexible (i.e., they can bend inwardor outward) to adjust a diameter of the frame 103. The frame 103 has arectangular sectional shape (FIG. 10) and is formed from an outermaterial 133 having a greater hardness than an inner material 135. Thelens 115 may be configured to snap and lock into the inner material 135at forehead bridge 105 with a mechanical joint 137.

Referring now to FIGS. 12-16, another embodiment of eyewear 101comprises a frame 103 that is formed along a curved axis 141 (FIG. 13)that is flat (FIGS. 12 and 14). The forehead bridge 105 may comprise arod 143. The frame 103 may be formed from an outer material 145 having agreater hardness than an inner material 147, and both the inner andouter materials extend continuously along an entire length of the frame103.

The lens 115 may comprise an elongated cylindrical aperture 149 (FIG.16) that slidingly receives the rod 143 to mount the lens 115 to theforehead bridge 105. The lens may comprise two lenses 115 that areaxially repositionable (see, e.g., FIGS. 12 and 16) along an axis 148 ofthe rod 143.

Another embodiment of eyewear 101 (FIGS. 17-19) may comprise a frame 103that is formed along a curved axis 151 that is flat. The forehead bridge105 may comprise a lens bracket 153 molded therein (FIG. 19) andextending therefrom, such that the lens 115 is mounted to the lensbracket 153. As best shown in FIG. 19, the frame 103 may be formed froman outer material 155 having a greater hardness than an inner material157, and both the inner and outer materials 157, 155 extend continuouslyalong an entire length of the frame 103.

FIG. 20 is an alternate version comprising components similar to thoseof the embodiment of FIGS. 17-19. However, in this embodiment, theforehead bridge 105 is formed a first material 161, the temples 107 areformed from a second material 163, and an elastic band 165 extendsthrough the forehead bridge 105 and temples 107 to secure pads 167 onaxial ends of the temples 107.

FIGS. 21-24 disclose yet another embodiment of eyewear 101 wherein theframe 103 comprises a pair of wires 171 that are circular and parallel.The lens 115 may be mounted directly to both wires 171. The lens maycomprise a pair of lenses 115 that are adjustably movable (see, e.g.,FIG. 22) around the pair of wires 171. The lens(es) 115 may be bolted tothe frame 103 with fasteners 172 that extend between the pair of wires171. As shown in FIG. 24, a washer 173 and nut 174 also may be employed.Each of the temples 107 may terminate by joining ends of the wires toform a circular tab 175 (FIG. 21).

The frame 103 may further comprise at least one pad 176 mounted to aninner surface of the frame 103. For example, the at least one padcomprise three pads 176 (best shown in FIG. 23) that are spaced apartfrom each other. Two of the pads 176 may be on the temples 107, and onepad 176 may be located opposite the lens 115. In this and otherembodiments, the lens(es) 115 may have an outer perimeter that iscompletely exposed and unobstructed by any portion of the frame 103 orother hardware, including a lack of a nosepiece or nose pads.

In the embodiment of FIGS. 25-29, the frame 103 may comprises a pair ofcircular, parallel wires 181 with the lens 115 mounted to the foreheadbridge 105 with a lens bracket 183 joined to and extending from bothwires 181. In some versions, each of the wires 181 has a rectangularsectional shape. The lens bracket 183 may have an inverted U-shape andbe provided in various different sizes.

Embodiments may further comprise an interior temple 185 mounted to eachof said pair of temples 107, with the interior temples 185 beingadjustable relative to said pair of temples to adjust a length of theframe 103. For example, the frame 103 may be formed from a metallicmaterial and the interior temples 187 may be formed from a polymer thatslidably engages and is resettably fixable to the pair of temples 107,respectively. A tab 189 on each interior temple 187 may extend betweenthe wires 181 on each respective temple 107 to provide retention and/oradjustability. As described for other embodiments herein, an additionalpad 188 may be provided on forehead bridge 105 opposite lens 115.

FIGS. 30-34 depict an embodiment of eyewear 101 having a forehead bridge105 with a circular sectional shape and a first diameter D. The temples107 also may have circular sectional shapes and a second diameter d thatis smaller than the first diameter D. The forehead bridge 105 and thetemples 107 may be coaxial. The lengths of the temples 107 may beaxially movable and adjustable relative to the forehead bridge 105, asshown.

The lens may comprise two lenses 115, each of which is mounted to theforehead bridge 105 with a separate lens bracket 191 extending downwardand outward from the forehead bridge 105. The lens brackets 191 may beadjustably movable relative to an axis of the forehead bridge.

The embodiment of FIGS. 35-37 may comprise eyewear 101 having a frame103 with a pair of semi-circular, parallel wires 201. The lens 115 maybe mounted to the forehead bridge 105 with a lens bracket 203 joined toand extending from both wires 201. The lens bracket 203 may have aninverted T-shape.

A lower one of the wires 201 may extend continuously with one of thetemples 107, and an upper one of the wires 201 may extend continuouslywith the other one of the temples 107. One axial end 205 of each of thewires 201 may be secured to the other one of the wires 201 withfasteners 207 to define the forehead bridge 105. Each of the wires 201may have a circular sectional shape. The fasteners 207 may becylindrical in shape, and may further comprise soft end tips 209 on theaxial ends of the temples 107 to provide cushioning for the user.

FIGS. 38 and 39 depict and embodiment that further comprises hinges 211that are located between the forehead bridge 105 and each of the temples107. The frame 103 may have an unfolded configuration (FIG. 38) whereinthe forehead bridge 105 and temples 107 extend substantially along asame radius, and a folded configuration (FIG. 39) wherein the temples107 extend toward opposite ones of the hinges 211.

In still other embodiments, the eyewear 101 may be defined in othermanners. For example, as illustrated in FIGS. 12 and 36, the frame 103may have an aspect ratio that is defined by a horizontal width W of theframe 103 with respect to a vertical height H of the frame 103. Theaspect ratio may include all hardware and components used to mount thelens 115 to the forehead bridge 105. In some embodiments, the aspectratio may be as small as about 4.4 (e.g., FIG. 36), and as large asabout 17 (e.g., FIG. 12).

Referring now to FIGS. 40-46, embodiments of attachments for eyewear areshown. These attachments are well suited for displaying graphic ortextual displays (e.g., brand identity, logos, advertisement, etc.) thatmay be formed in two or three dimensions.

For example, FIG. 40 depicts isometric views of one type of attachment300 for eyewear. Attachment 300 may comprise a robust frame 301, a softinsert 303 and a display 305. In the embodiment shown, the frame 301 hasan open lower end in which insert 303 may be mounted. A rectangularwindow 309 may be formed on a back side of frame 301 opposite display305 helps secure insert 303 within frame 301. The insert 303 is slightlylarger than frame 301, and expands to fill the space within the frame,extending slightly through window 309. The insert 303 also has avertical slot 311 formed therein for receiving and mounting to eyewearas is described elsewhere herein. The front side of frame 301 may beprovided with a mounting structure 313 for securing display 305 thereto.As shown in FIG. 40, the mounting structure 313 may comprise a U-shapedprojection and slit for slidingly receiving a protuberance 315 on a backside of display 305 (e.g., tongue and groove designs). Display 305 maybe temporarily or permanently mounted to frame 301.

In operation (FIG. 41), attachment 300 may be mounted to eyewear, suchas any of the embodiments of eyewear 101 disclosed herein. For example,attachment 300 may be mounted to the frame of eyewear 101. The slot 311of attachment 300 slides onto the frame element of eyewear 101 toresiliently secure and retain attachment 300 thereto. Attachment 300 maybe temporarily or permanently secured to eyewear 101. As describedpreviously, the front side of display 305 may illustrate or depictdifferent types of images or objects. For example, FIG. 42 illustratesan alternate embodiment of attachment 300 at a different location onanother style of eyewear.

FIG. 43 depicts an alternate embodiment of an attachment 300 foreyewear. In this version, frame 301 is horizontally disposed, such thatan enlarged end 304 or insert 303 protrudes from the back side of frame301, as shown. The display 305 may be mounted to a front side of frame301 in manner similar to those described herein. In operation (FIG. 44),the frame 301 and enlarged end 304 of insert 303 extend through theframe of eyewear 101 to engage and retain attachment 300 thereto.

FIGS. 45 and 46 illustrate another embodiment of an attachment 300 foreyewear 101. In this version, the frame 301 may be provided with ac-shaped sectional design that receives insert 303, which has acomplementary shape. The display 305 may be mounted to the front side offrame 301 as described herein. The elastic opening in insert 303 maymount to the exterior surface of the frames of eyewear 101 as shown.

In still other embodiments, one or more materials may be affixed orintegrated onto the eyewear (e.g., on the temples) to make the eyewearbuoyant in water. For example, elements may slide onto the back two opentips of the temples of the frames to make the eyewear float in the eventthat they were accidentally dropped in water.

This device is configured and designed to be used as a way to suspendoptical lenses in front of a person's eyes. The band was designed to fitsnugly around the user's head and obviates the need for the ears andnose and nasal bridge for placement, support and comfortable wear by theuser. In some embodiments, the frame and lens are free of contact withthe nose of the user, and the temples rest on the ears of the user, suchas for uses involving active or sporting activities.

The band may be formed from a polyamide plastic (e.g., nylon) to allowfor superior strength while still offering flexibility. Variousembodiments may comprise other supportive materials known in the art.The lenses may be prescription or non-prescription, and may be attacheddirectly to the band frame. The design of the lens is not limited to anyshape, form, tint or embodiment.

The band frame has a molded channel that allows a corresponding moldedtongue on the lens to slide onto the band quickly and easily. The lensattachment design allows the user the ability and versatility to changeto different colored band and/or different prescription ornon-prescription lenses quickly and easily. The molded interface on thelens prevents it from being pushed too far inward into the frame. Theside view of the frame illustrated the molded sliding tongue and groovefor the lens connection.

In some embodiments, there are two main components. The first componentcomprises the band frame. The frames may be made of but not limited tonylon, in the polyamide family of thermoplastic resins, but is notlimited to such, and any such embodiment may be comprised of anymaterial, color, texture and/or adjustable component. Most similarproperties between different grades of nylon include high toughness,impact resistance good strength and still allowing good flexibility. Itis a very wear resistant material. The second component may comprise thesingle lens or double lenses.

The band frame may be provided with a molded channel that allows acorresponding molded sliding tongue on the single and/or double lensdesign, which connects to a corresponding groove on the band frame forconnection. Any connection described may include but not be limited toany of the various embodiments to secure the single and/or double lensdesign in the frame. The molded interference on each side of the twolens designs prevents it from being pushed too far inward into theframe. The lenses are attached so as to be suspended in front of aperson's eyes.

This is an innovative alternative to traditional spectacle correctionand is designed for use as a way to suspend optical lenses in front of aperson's eyes. The band frame is designed to fit snugly around an adultor child's head and eliminates the need for the ears and nose to wearcomfortably. The band frame has a universal design to fit for bothchildren and adults. However it is not limited to any particularembodiment and adjustable component. The lens attachment design allowsthe user great versatility and the ability to change to differentcolored bands and/or different single and/or double lens attachmentsquickly and easily.

The lenses also may be formed from polycarbonate (PC), a thermoplasticresin, which is a heat-softened and cool re-hardened material. Thismaterial can be easily injection molded thermoformed and/or extruded. PChas a specific gravity of about 1.2. A stainless steel, hot runner,cavity injection mold may manufacture the single and double lens pieces.Process selection may comprise injection molding due to its ability toproduce many high quality parts quickly.

The lens attachment design allows for single lenses or double lenses tobe able to be placed on the band frame. The lens attachment designallows the user great versatility and the ability to change to differentcolored bands and/or lenses quickly and easily.

These designs may comprise spectacle wear usages such as recreational ormedical devices. They are unique, aesthetically intriguing as well asanatomically and ergonomically advantageous. The designs also eliminatehabit of “looking over” eyewear, and poor or non-usage of spectacles inchildren. The uniqueness promotes increased spectacle compliance;aesthetic design is exciting to children and becomes a versatileaccessory for adults; lightweight versatile design; easy to use and hasthe ability to stay on the user's head comfortably and easily.

Embodiments suspend optical lenses in front of a person's eyes. Allglasses on the market today depend on the bridge of the nose as well asthe pinna (outer ear) of a person to be held in place. Some childrenhave noses that are not yet fully developed. Children's frames tend tobe loose and slip easily due to the child's undeveloped nasal dorsum orbridge of the nose. Another problem with the current eyewear frames forboth children and adults is for people born with microtia, or absence ofthe outer ear. Such conditions make conventional eyewear simply fall offthe person's face making glasses extremely difficult if not impossibleto wear.

This written description uses examples to disclose the embodiments,including the best mode, and also to enable those of ordinary skill inthe art to make and use the invention. The patentable scope is definedby the claims, and may include other examples that occur to thoseskilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within thescope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differfrom the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalentstructural elements with insubstantial differences from the literallanguages of the claims.

Note that not all of the activities described above in the generaldescription or the examples are required, that a portion of a specificactivity may not be required, and that one or more further activitiesmay be performed in addition to those described. Still further, theorder in which activities are listed are not necessarily the order inwhich they are performed.

In the foregoing specification, the concepts have been described withreference to specific embodiments. However, one of ordinary skill in theart appreciates that various modifications and changes can be madewithout departing from the scope of the invention as set forth in theclaims below. Accordingly, the specification and figures are to beregarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense, and allsuch modifications are intended to be included within the scope ofinvention.

As used herein, the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes,”“including,” “has,” “having” or any other variation thereof, areintended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process,method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of features is notnecessarily limited only to those features but may include otherfeatures not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method,article, or apparatus. Further, unless expressly stated to the contrary,“or” refers to an inclusive-or and not to an exclusive-or. For example,a condition A or B is satisfied by any one of the following: A is true(or present) and B is false (or not present), A is false (or notpresent) and B is true (or present), and both A and B are true (orpresent).

Also, the use of “a” or “an” are employed to describe elements andcomponents described herein. This is done merely for convenience and togive a general sense of the scope of the invention. This descriptionshould be read to include one or at least one and the singular alsoincludes the plural unless it is obvious that it is meant otherwise.

Benefits, other advantages, and solutions to problems have beendescribed above with regard to specific embodiments. However, thebenefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any feature(s) that maycause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become morepronounced are not to be construed as a critical, required, or essentialfeature of any or all the claims.

After reading the specification, skilled artisans will appreciate thatcertain features are, for clarity, described herein in the context ofseparate embodiments, may also be provided in combination in a singleembodiment. Conversely, various features that are, for brevity,described in the context of a single embodiment, may also be providedseparately or in any subcombination. Further, references to valuesstated in ranges include each and every value within that range.

1. Eyewear, comprising: a frame having a forehead bridge adapted to restand be supported on a forehead of a user and is free of contact with anose of the user, and a pair of temples extending continuously from theforehead bridge that are adapted to rest on and be supported by sides ofa head of the user above ears of the user without touching the ears ofthe user, such that that frame is a monolithic, unitary structurewithout hinges between the forehead bridge and temples; and a lensmounted to the forehead bridge and extending therefrom, such that thelens is also free of contact with the nose of the user.
 2. Eyewearaccording to claim 1, wherein the frame is circular, oval or ellipticalin shape.
 3. Eyewear according to claim 1, wherein the frame has aninner surface that is formed at a uniform radius.
 4. Eyewear accordingto claim 1, wherein the frame and lens have no nose bridge or nosepieces.
 5. Eyewear according to claim 1, wherein the lens comprises asingle lens having a horizontal width sufficient to provide binocularvision for the user.
 6. Eyewear according to claim 1, wherein the lenscomprises two lenses, each of which is independently mounted to theforehead bridge.
 7. Eyewear according to claim 1, wherein the lens hasan outer perimeter that is completely exposed and unobstructed by anyportion of the frame.
 8. Eyewear according to claim 1, wherein the framecomprises a pair of circular, parallel wires, the lens is mounted to theforehead bridge with a lens bracket joined to and extending from bothwires, and the lens bracket has an inverted U-shape.
 9. Eyewearaccording to claim 8, where each of the wires has a rectangularsectional shape, and further comprising an interior temple mounted toeach of said pair of temples, and the interior temples are adjustablerelative to said pair of temples to adjust a length of the frame. 10.Eyewear according to claim 9, wherein the frame is formed from ametallic material and the interior temples are formed from a polymerthat slidably engages and is resettably fixable to said pair of temples.11. Eyewear according to claim 1, wherein the frame comprises a pair ofwires that are circular and parallel, the lens is mounted directly toboth wires.
 12. Eyewear according to claim 11, wherein the lenscomprises a pair of lenses that are adjustably movable around the pairof wires.
 13. Eyewear according to claim 11, wherein the lens is boltedto the frame with fasteners that extend between the pair of wires. 14.Eyewear according to claim 11, wherein each of the temples terminates byjoining ends of the wires to form a circular tab.
 15. Eyewear accordingto claim 11, wherein the frame further comprises at least one padmounted to an inner surface of the frame.
 16. Eyewear according to claim15, wherein the at least one pad comprise three pads that are spacedapart from each other, two of which are on the temples and one of whichis located opposite the lens.
 17. Eyewear according to claim 1, whereinthe frame comprises a pair of semi-circular, parallel wires, the lens ismounted to the forehead bridge with a lens bracket joined to andextending from both wires, and the lens bracket has an inverted T-shape.18. Eyewear according to claim 17, wherein a lower one of the wiresextends continuously with one of the temples, and an upper one of thewires extends continuously with the other one of the temples, and oneaxial end of each of the wires are secured to the other one of the wireswith fasteners to define the forehead bridge.
 19. Eyewear according toclaim 18, wherein each of the wires has a circular sectional shape, andthe fasteners are cylindrical in shape.
 20. Eyewear according to claim1, wherein the forehead bridge has a circular sectional shape and afirst diameter, and the temples have circular sectional shapes and asecond diameter that is smaller than the first diameter, and theforehead bridge and the temples are coaxial.
 21. Eyewear according toclaim 20, wherein lengths of the temples are axially movable andadjustable relative to the forehead bridge.
 22. Eyewear according toclaim 20, wherein the lens comprises two lenses each of which is mountedto the forehead bridge with a separate lens bracket extending downwardand outward from the forehead bridge.
 23. Eyewear according to claim 22,wherein the lens brackets are adjustably movable relative to an axis ofthe forehead bridge.
 24. Eyewear according to claim 1, wherein theforehead bridge has a channel with a groove and the lens has aprotrusion that is complementary in shape to the channel and a tonguethat slidingly engages the groove to align and retain the lens on theforehead bridge, and the lens has an interference to prevent the lensfrom being pushed too far into the frame.
 25. Eyewear according to claim1, wherein the frame is formed along a curved axis that bends toward thelens at the forehead bridge, the forehead bridge is greater in radialdimension than the temples, the frame has a rectangular sectional shapeand is formed from an outer material having a greater hardness than aninner material.
 26. Eyewear according to claim 25, wherein the lenssnaps and locks into the inner material at forehead bridge with amechanical joint.
 27. Eyewear according to claim 1, wherein the frame isformed along a curved axis that is flat, and the forehead bridgecomprises a rod, the frame is formed from an outer material having agreater hardness than an inner material and both the inner and outermaterials extend continuously along an entire length of the frame. 28.Eyewear according to claim 27, wherein the lens has an elongatedaperture that slidingly receives the rod to mount the lens to theforehead bridge.
 29. Eyewear according to claim 28, wherein the lenscomprises two lenses that are axially repositionable along an axis ofthe rod.
 30. Eyewear according to claim 1, wherein the frame is formedalong a curved axis that is flat, and the forehead bridge comprises alens bracket molded therein and extending therefrom, the lens is mountedto the lens bracket.
 31. Eyewear according to claim 30, wherein theframe is formed from an outer material having a greater hardness than aninner material and both the inner and outer materials extendcontinuously along an entire length of the frame.
 32. Eyewear accordingto claim 30, wherein the forehead bridge is formed a first material, thetemples are formed from a second material, and an elastic band extendsthrough the forehead bridge and temples to secure pads on axial ends ofthe temples.
 33. Eyewear according to claim 1, further comprising ahinge between the forehead bridge and each of the temples, the framehaving an unfolded configuration wherein the forehead bridge and templesextend along a same radius, and a folded configuration wherein thetemples extend toward opposite ones of the hinges.
 34. Eyewear accordingto claim 1, wherein the frame has an aspect ratio defined by ahorizontal width of the frame with respect to a vertical height of theframe of 4.4 to
 17. 35. Eyewear according to claim 34, wherein theaspect ratio includes all hardware used to mount the lens to theforehead bridge.
 36. Eyewear according to claim 1, wherein the frame andlens are free of contact with the nose of the user, and the temples reston the ears of the user.
 37. Eyewear according to claim 1, furthercomprising an attachment having an attachment frame, a soft insert and adisplay that displays a graphic and is mounted to the frame.
 38. Eyewearaccording to claim 37, wherein the attachment frame has an open lowerend in which the insert is mounted, a window on a back side of theattachment frame opposite the display to secure the insert within theattachment frame, and the insert has a vertical slot formed therein forreceiving and mounting to the eyewear.
 39. Eyewear according to claim37, wherein the attachment frame is horizontally disposed, an enlargedend of the insert protrudes from a back side of the attachment frame,and the attachment frame and enlarged end extend through the frame ofthe eyewear to engage and retain the attachment thereto.
 40. Eyewearaccording to claim 37, wherein the attachment frame has a c-shapedsectional design that receives the insert which is complementary inshape, and an elastic opening in the insert is mounted to an exteriorsurface of the eyewear.